Manager, Plant & Process System

X-Energy, LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 163,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X-energy LLC is seeking a Plant & Process System Manager to lead the design and development of plant mechanical systems. The role emphasizes rigorous engineering practice, multi-project coordination, and close collaboration with partners and suppliers to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications include a mechanical/systems engineering background with substantial experience; knowledge of design controls and ASME codes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or systems engineering from an accredited university.
• Typically ten years of engineering experience.
• Graduate degrees count as two plus years of experience.
• Specialized knowledge within mechanical/systems engineering: requirements, architecture, data management, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing plant mechanical systems using sound engineering principles.
• Identify and mitigate design conflicts using 3D software.
• Manage engineering resources across multiple projects and ensure qualified engineers perform work.
• Oversee project design cycles to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and promote professional growth.
• Support business development by providing technical resources and client engagement.
• Drive strategy, methodology and tooling for the area of responsibility.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Systems engineering

3D software

Technical risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or systems engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

ASME BPVC

ASME B31.1

3D modeling tools

Job description

Job Description

X-energy LLC is hiring a Plant & Process System Manager.

Job Profile

• Manages the execution of the designing and developing plant mechanical systems using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Manages the identification and mitigation of design conflicts using 3D software.
• Manages the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work.
• Oversee project design cycle sprints to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products are on schedule as defined by the Project leadership.
• Manages engineering staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development.
• Supports the Business Development workgroup providing technical resources when needed and engaging with potential future clients to promote marketing of the X-energy products and/or technologies.
• Influences the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
• Uses high level of judgement to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, project management, technology, or engineering.
• Assesses quality of information given and asks pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Offers new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear power plants.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, and control of product design configuration data.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or systems engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically, ten years of engineering experience.
• Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.
• Requires specialized knowledge within the function of mechanical engineering or systems engineering, related to system requirements, system physical architecture, integrated system design, technical data management, and technical risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing the development of integrated power plant mechanical systems.
• Experience working on large EPC or EP projects.
• Experience working in the nuclear industry.
• Experience leading and mentoring design engineers.
• Knowledge of ASME piping and pressure vessel codes (e.g., B31.1 and ASME BPVC).

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Work Schedule: 4 days a week in office

Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Compensation As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth.

The salary range for this position is: $162,500- $207,500

Position Job Classification Full time - Exempt

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant’s or employee’s responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail]. Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.

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